Title: Seed Transmission of Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus on Cucurbita pepo conv. citrullinina var. styriaca (Oilseed Pumpkin)
Abstract: Introduction: Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) remains one of the most widespread and destructive viral agents affecting Cucurbitaceae. The apparently rapid spread in many countries of different continents suggested a long distance distribution via infected seeds. However, this avenue of dissemination is very difficult to conclusively prove. Our studies, involving large numbers of zucchini, summer squash and cucumber plants from seeds of infected fruits, have failed to prove seed transmission of ZYMV. The first data indicating that ZYMV could be transmitted via seed, was obtained in a study with hulless oilseed pumpkin (2). The objective of this research was to study seed transmission of ZYMV in naturally infected hulless oilseed pumpkin.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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